Army soldiers line up to board a C-130 aircraft.

NEWS

  • Leaders encourage Airmen to apply for Academy

    Young, hard-charging Airmen are sought for entry into the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Air Force Academy Preparatory School with the end goal of earning a commission, but must apply by Jan. 31, 2009. The Academy sets aside up to 85 slots for active-duty Airmen and up to 85 more slots for Guard and

  • Air Force officials launch new community Web site

    On Oct. 1, Air Force officials introduced a new Web site for Airmen and their families that provides a 24/7 resource for information on topics like relocation, military child education and finances. The new site phases out the "AF Crossroads" Web site while assuring most of the same services are

  • 302nd SFS defenders continue contributions to 'Iraqi Freedom'

    Approximately 80 security forces Airmen said their final goodbyes and gave their last hugs before departing July 27 for the Persian Gulf. As the months have drifted by serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, those security forces share their story. These frontline Airmen, assigned to the 302nd Security

  • USAFA Falcon dons 302 AW heritage

    The U.S. Air Force Academy football program has many traditions; some grounded in college sports history, some grounded in Air Force history. But one unique tradition connects players to the operational Air Force--the Heritage Scarf. Operational Air Force flying units contribute a unit scarf to the

  • AFRC commander sees 302nd AW mission for first time

    Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., Commander of the Air Force Reserve, addressed the members of the 302nd Airlift Wing during a town hall meeting Nov. 12."I'm pleased to be out here seeing the people that really are where the rubber meets the road," said General Stenner. "The Airmen of the 302nd are

  • Defense Media Activity breaks down barriers

    The Defense Media Activity is all about breaking down barriers between reporting disciplines, the new organization's chief of staff said in an interview Nov. 5. The activity, which stood up Oct. 1, combines the internal information portions of the services' and Defense Department's public affairs